Angelina Jolie is best known for her fierce action movies, her scandalous affair and marriage to Brad Pitt, her many children adopted from around the world and her charitable generosity. Now, she will be known for one more thing: being a fan of beef. Jolie tells Fabiana Santana with Ugo Entertainment that her vegan diet nearly killed her because of malnourishment, and although she is married to a strict vegetarian, she also makes sure her children have red meat in their diets.
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“Want to find out how you can help animals? The Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) invites our members, supporters and other animal advocates to a grassroots meeting to discuss current issues affecting animals. If you are concerned about local animal issues or just interested in creating a more compassionate South Dakota, you should attend this informative meeting to learn how you can take action for animals. Remember to bring your ideas, concerns and questions, and don’t forget to invite your friends. RSVP today to lend your hand and make a difference for the animals in South Dakota! Please tell all your friends. Hope to see you there!”
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I’ve long been a supporter of the Beef Bucks Program. It’s handy and exciting to give or receive the certificates or VISA cards, which can be used to purchase beef at retail or in restaurants anywhere that beef products are sold. Since the program’s inception in DeSmet, SD, in 1997, Beef Bucks, Inc. has helped to move tens of thousands of pounds beef across the country, reaching consumers in more than 40 states. This program is truly a great way to educate consumers, promote beef and, as their website states, “All with a goal of offering beef to anyone, anywhere, without the need of refrigeration.”
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The HBO movie Temple Grandin earned some well-deserved acclaim last night, winning seven Emmy awards and ranking second behind the World War II miniseries, The Pacific, in number of Emmy’s earned. The results were revealed last night on NBC during a live broadcast of the “62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.”
The made-for-television movie that debuted on HBO in February tells the story of the Colorado State University animal science professor’s challenges in dealing with autism. She overcame those challenges to become one of the world’s foremost experts on animal behavior, as well as a best-selling author and lecturer. Grandin was in attendance during the NBC event and took the stage during the awards program.
Here is a breakdown of the movie’s wins:
For Outstanding Supporting Actress in a mini-series or movie, Julie Ormond, who played Eustacia, Temple’s mom, took top honors. David Strathairn, who played Dr. Carlock in the HBO special, also earned the Outstanding Supporting Actor award. The beautiful Claire Danes, who played Grandin, won the coveted Outstanding Lead Actress honor. Director Mick Jackson was also recognized with the Emmy for Outstanding Directing.
Congratulations HBO and the crew for the movie Temple Grandin. The awards were well-deserved, and agriculture truly had a shining star in Hollywood last night! In case you missed it, here is what BEEF Daily readers had to say about the film. Did you watch the awards last night? Have you watched the movie yet?
It’s that time of year again. Time for livestock shows, fair rides, junk food and fellowship among agriculture friends and family. For many, state fairs are already well underway. In the next two weeks, I will be attending both the Minnesota and South Dakota state fairs. This Friday, I will watch my future sister-in-law show her Maine-Anjou steer. Next week, I will help my family as we exhibit six head at South Dakota’s annual event. We are hauling up two yearling heifers, a show steer, two bull prospects and a futurity female, appropriately named Miss Bliss, as she is a wedding present from my parents. Thanks, Mom and Dad! Anyway, as I packed and prepared for the fair frenzy that is about to commence, I started to think about how these events are prime opportunities to connect with our consumers.
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Although massive amounts of rain and some spot flooding made this summer very interesting, we did manage to get our hay put up, and our calves are thriving on creep feed and an abundance of pasture grass. Our rotational grazing system is working well and we’ll soon be moving the pairs to the summer-annual plots we planted for supplemental grazing at the end of the season. It seems fall is just around the corner, and our family will be busy getting the lots ready for weaning time.
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It seems a great deal of discussion has been dedicated to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed rule that aims to correct competition issues and create a more fair market environment for producers. Yet, cattle producers are divided on this rule, some saying it will eliminate a producers’ ability to gain premiums for quality cattle, while others say it will work to eliminate price manipulation on the packer end.
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You might remember my blog post last year on the South Dakota legislative showmanship contest that paired state government representatives with local 4-H kids in an effort to have a fun time and talk about agricultural issues with legislators. You might also remember an old blog post about a young agriculture advocate named Madison Dobbins, who is working hard to educate others about the motives of the Humane Society of the U.S. Dobbins was inspired by this legislative showmanship idea and, earlier this summer, she took this event home to Indiana and hosted a positive event connecting consumers with producers at the local county fair.
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When asking producers at the 2010 DakotaFest in Mitchell, SD about the proposed rule by USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) President Bryan Nagel said the most popular response was, “What’s GIPSA?” This concerns Nagel as he said the proposed rule will have huge implications for livestock producers, packers and consumers. And, while the original intent of the rule is to improve fairness in the marketing of livestock and poultry, Nagel fears the unintended consequences of the rule will accomplish the exact opposite.
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Like many local farmers and ranchers, I was among those who flocked to Dakota Fest yesterday to listen to a debate from three candidates vying for South Dakota’s lone House of Representative seat in Washington, D.C. The debate featured Republican Kristi Noem, Independent Thomas Marking, and the current seat-holder, Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin. The debate ventured into hot topics like health care, bio-fuels and the estate tax.
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Angelina Jolie is best known for her fierce action movies, her scandalous affair and marriage to Brad Pitt, her many children adopted from around the world and her charitable generosity. Now, she will be known for one more thing: being a fan of beef. Jolie tells Fabiana Santana with Ugo Entertainment that her vegan diet nearly killed her because of malnourishment, and although she is married to a strict vegetarian, she also makes sure her children have red meat in their diets.
